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Risk scores are statistical indicators based on prescribing patterns compared to specialty peers. They are NOT allegations of fraud, misconduct, or improper care. Many legitimate medical reasons can explain outlier prescribing.

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Paul ShieldsDO

Family Practice · Erie, PA 16505

NPI: 1508861949

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17

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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20,184

Total Claims

$655K

Drug Cost

393

Beneficiaries

$1,667

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 17/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-87%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.3% vs 2.6% avg

+56%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,667 vs $1,068 avg

+6%

Brand preference vs peers

9.5% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

0.3%

Opioid Rate

66

Opioid Claims

$915

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 1,922 claims · $489K

Generic: 18,230 claims · $163K

Patient Profile

83

Avg Age

74%

Female

2.55

Avg Risk Score

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Data from CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023. Risk scores are statistical indicators, not allegations of wrongdoing.Methodology · About · Dispute this data